Kohler Purist K-T97328-4-BN User manual

Installation Instructions
Floor-Mount Bath Faucet
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Important Information
CAUTION: Risk of personal injury. Do not use the bath
filler as a grab bar or support bar when entering or exiting
the bath. The bath filler is not designed to support weight.
NOTICE: To avoid damage to the O-rings on the bottom of the
faucet, keep the faucet vertical and use care when installing the
faucet.
NOTE: A minimum operating pressure of 45 psi (310 kPa) is
required for proper operation. If a pressure of less than 45 psi (310
kPa) is present, contact a plumber or choose another faucet.
For use with automatic compensating valves rated at 1.6 gal/min
(6.1 l/min) or less.
Follow all local plumbing and building codes.
Turn OFF the water supply.
A drill bit is provided for installation to wood support. Use an
appropriate drill bit for other materials.
The dimensions given assume the spout and bath are mounted on
the same surface. Adjust the dimensions accordingly if the spout
and bath are mounted on different surfaces.
If this product is installed with an overflowing bath, the outer rim
of the bath should slightly overlap the 2x4 framing.
Installer supplied copper tubing must be 5/8″OD (1/2″
Nominal).
Carefully review this document and all appropriate roughing-in
information. Design the bath enclosure accordingly.
Sealant Tape
Plus:
• 3/16" Masonry Bit (for concrete installation)
• Conventional Woodworking Tools and Materials
• Plumbing Tools and Materials
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Important Information (cont.)
The appearance of your faucet may differ from the illustrations in
this guide. The instructions still apply.
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1. Prepare the Site
IMPORTANT! 2x6 lumber is NOT adequate for this application.
Wood Support
Finished
Wall
7-7/8"
(200 mm)
Min
Finished
Floor
2-3/4"
(70 mm)
Min
Bath
Base
Centerline
2-1/4"
(57 mm) Min
3-1/16"
(78 mm) Max
Floor Joist
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Top of the
Finished Floor

Prepare the Site (cont.)
NOTICE: Adequate floor support is required. The wood support must
be a minimum of 2″ (51 mm) thick by 6″ (152 mm) wide. 2x6 lumber is
NOT adequate for this application.
NOTE: Concrete can be used as the floor support, as long as the faucet
base will be below the finished floor level.
Plan out the bath filler placement based on the dimensions above.
Cut a hole in the subfloor that is large enough to install the wood
support between two floor joists.
Secure the wood support between 2-1/4″ (57 mm) to 3-1/16″ (78 mm)
below the top of the finished floor.
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2. Spout Orientation
NOTE: Verify correct spout orientation before securing the base to
the wooden support.
NOTE: The base has a blue mark and a notch on the cold supply
side.
Orient the base with the cold supply side notch placed in the
direction shown.
If possible, dry fit the faucet to the base using the screws and
washers. Orient the spout to the inside of the bath.
If your faucet is not available at this time, make sure that the base
is positioned so water from the spout will properly flow into the
bath.
Mark the mounting-hole locations on the wooden support.
Mark the orientation of the base, and where the notch is
positioned on the wooden support.
Cold
Bath
Hot
Pencil
Wall
Top View
Base
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3. Install the Base
If attached, remove the faucet from the base.
Use a 3/16″drill bit (provided) to drill 1-1/2″(38 mm) deep
holes at the marked locations.
If using concrete as the floor support, use a 3/16″masonry bit
(not provided) to drill 1-1/2″(38 mm) deep holes at the marked
locations.
Realign the base to the position you marked. Make sure that the
cold supply notch is in the correct orientation.
Secure the base to the support with the screws and washers
(provided).
Verify that the base is level, and tighten the screws.
Screw
Washer
Base
3/16"
Mounting Hole
Wood Support
Floor Joist
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4. Connect the Supplies
NOTE: The base has a blue mark and a notch on the cold supply
side.
Apply sealant tape on the 1/2″NPT hot and cold supply pipes,
and thread into the base.
Insert the plug into the base.
Turn ON the water supply and check for leaks.
Turn OFF the water supply.
Secure the guard onto the base with the screws (provided).
Blue Mark
Base
Notch
Cold Supply
Hot
Supply Plug Screw
Guard
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5. Install the Finished Floor
Finish the floor leaving a 3″(76 mm) diameter hole for the guard.
Cut the guard so it is flush with the finished floor.
Finished Floor
Guard
Ø 3"
(76 mm)
Fit the finished floor
between the
Min and Max lines.
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6. Install the Faucet
NOTICE: Keep the faucet vertical during installation to avoid
damaging the faucet O-rings.
Make sure that the water is turned OFF.
Carefully relieve the water pressure.
Remove the plug from the base.
Remove the rubber protector (not shown) from the faucet.
Make sure that the base is completely free of dirt and debris.
Position the faucet on the base, and insert the screws and washers
(provided) through the flange.
Tighten the screws using the hex wrench (provided).
Slide the escutcheon down onto the floor to cover the base.
Washer
Base
Plug
O-Rings
Flange
Screw
Hex
Wrench
Escutcheon
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